Chief Engineer | State College Holiday Inn by IHG

Shaner Hotels; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaner Hotels in State College, PA, seeks a hotel maintenance engineer for our Holiday Inn by IHG. Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and safety systems across a bustling hotel environment.

The role requires at least two years of hotel maintenance experience, supervisory ability, and comfort with reading blueprints. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities within a growing portfolio.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
• Two years' experience as hotel maintenance engineer; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and procedures.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment.
• Develop and monitor a maintenance program to ensure safety, security, and comfort of staff and guests.
• Supervise, train and manage Engineering staff; interview, hire, and discipline as needed.

Job description

Shaner Hotels has an exciting opportunity at our newest hotel in State College, Pennsylvania! Join the opening team at our Holiday Inn by IHG, a full-service hotel offering guests exceptional accommodations, a restaurant, and bar experience in the heart of Happy Valley.

Conveniently located just minutes from Happy Valley Casino and the beautiful campus of Penn State University, this new property provides an exciting environment to launch or grow your hospitality career. As part of the Shaner Hotels family, you'll have the opportunity to help create memorable guest experiences while being part of a brand-new hotel team.

Shaner Hotels offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, hotel discounts, and advancement opportunities throughout our growing portfolio. Whether you're starting your hospitality journey or looking to take the next step in your career, Shaner provides the tools, support, and opportunities to help you succeed.

Start your career with Shaner Hotels and discover where your hospitality journey can take you!

Shaner Hotel Group

Shaner Hotels is one of the hospitality industry's leading award-winning hotel owner-operators and management companies. Our growing portfolio includes more than 70 full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and resort properties, representing over 8,000 guest rooms across 14 states and three countries.

We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized hospitality brands, as well as distinctive independent hotels, delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across every property.

Beyond hotel management, Shaner Hotels provides a comprehensive range of hospitality services for investors, hotel owners, and brand partners, including hotel development, design and construction, revenue management, e-commerce, sales and marketing, human resources, accounting, and operational support.

Whether you're joining one of our hotels or our corporate team, you'll become part of an organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and delivering outstanding hospitality. At Shaner Hotels, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers across every area of the hospitality industry.

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations.
• Delegate daily work assignments and review priorities and special projects.
• Schedule and perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Rooms Division Department.
• Ensures final inspection of all engineeringrelated work and execution of all work orders.
• Performs engineering staff functions whenever necessary.
• Ensures all safety equipment is in compliance and working order with federal quarterly/annual inspections to city, state and codes. Maintain knowledge of hotel safety procedures and ensure application of such.
• Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces, according to hotel requirements.
• Perform emergency equipment and machinery repair as needed.
• Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
• Exercise safety precautions when working on equipment (use of safety signs, etc.).
• Maintains the engineering department's annual budget.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities that includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include the proper operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment. Develop, coordinate, and monitor a maintenance program to ensure the safety, security and comfort of all staff and guests. Assigned responsibility of Safety Committee Chairperson. Supervise, train and manage all Engineering staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; college degree or vocational training a plus.
• Any building trade license/certificate from the state of hotel's operation preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Minimum two years' experience as a hotel maintenance engineer. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.
• Working knowledge of repair and maintenance regarding health codes; plumbing codes; plant equipment; electrical codes; architectural codes; structural codes; blueprints and wiring/plumbing schematics; building code improvement; mechanical and electrical/safety systems construction; national/local fire codes; proper chemical handling and disposal; power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades; local mechanical codes; OSHA codes and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.
• Ability to enforce hotel's standards, policies and procedures with staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot and use alternatives in emergency situations.
• Ability to handle potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.